The unrest that has gripped Iran for the past two months has heightened what would already have been a tense encounter at the World Cup in Qatar on Tuesday between the two geopolitical foes.
Tag: Soccer
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Qatar’s Loudest Fans Aren’t from Qatar
A heaving mass of flesh and energy has brought life to the host nation’s matches at the World Cup. They are Qatar’s loudest fans, but they’re not from Qatar.
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China Limits Crowd Shots of the World Cup to Avoid ‘Zero-Covid’ Comparisons
With matches on a 30-second delay, China’s television network is able to replace crowd shots with close-ups of coaches.
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Qatar’s Big Bet on the World Cup
How a tiny nation ended up hosting the single largest sporting event on the planet — and at what cost.
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A Mural Celebrated Migrant Workers. When the World Cup Began, It Was Gone.
A mosaic of photographs once decorated Qatar’s showpiece stadium in Lusail. Now a V.I.P. entrance sits beside the spot.